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The Milan and Paris fashion weeks have ended, but there's still a lot going on in the world of style.

From new collection launches to a very unexpected Spring 2021 show, here's a round-up of all the important fashion news in October that you need to know about.

Miu Miu goes sustainable with the Upcycled by Miu Miu collection

The Italian label has announced an upcoming Upcycled by Miu Miu line, comprising one-off designs crafted from antique pieces from the 1930s to 1970s, which are sourced from vintage shops and markets around the world. These items are restored and refashioned with details such as paillettes, crystals, ribbons and bows. The collection is slated to launch during the holiday season later this year, and will start off with 80 dresses that are all unique and hand-finished.
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Actresses Chen Ran and Elisa Visari recently debuted two dresses from the collection, when they attended the digital Green Carpet Fashion Awards. Visari's orange cocktail dress (above) is reinterpreted from a 1960s design and adorned with glass pearls on its ivory duchesse silk puff sleeves.

David Beckham releases Fall/Winter 2020 eyewear collection

The former footballer launched his maiden eyewear line of sunglasses and optical frames earlier this year in collaboration with Safilo Group, and has now added a new Fall/Winter 2020 range to it. Many of the new designs are crafted with retro and vintage-inspired shapes and feature options such as blue-blocker lenses (which protect eyes from blue light from artificial light and digital devices) and durable, scratch-proof mineral lenses.

[caption id="attachment_211289" align="alignnone" width="1024"] David Beckham wearing sunglasses from his new Fall/Winter eyewear collection. (Image: Eyewear by David Beckham/ Safilo Group)[/caption]

Beckham stars in its accompanying campaign, which was shot in Paris and includes behind-the-scenes footage taken by his son Brooklyn. His new Fall/Winter collection is now available worldwide in selected eyewear stores. More details here.

Bottega Veneta skips Milan Fashion Week and holds a surprise Spring 2021 preview in London

Bottega Veneta wasn't on the agenda at this year's Milan Fashion Week, because it had other big plans — an exclusive, by-invite-only Spring 2021 presentation limited to a select group of VIP guests.

Titled 'Bottega Veneta Salon 01 London', the event was held last week at Sadler's Wells theatre in London and was attended by the likes of actresses Rosie Huntington Whiteley and Salma Hayek, singer-songwriter Neneh Cherry, and rapper Kanye West with his daughter North. Not much else is known about the Italian fashion house's Spring 2021 collection yet, but we're excited to find out.

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Louis Vuitton announces a collaboration with NBA

The French maison has teamed up with the National Basketball Association (NBA) on LVxNBA, a menswear capsule collection under the artistic direction of Virgil Abloh. This is part of Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2021 pre-collection range and will launch on November 20. It comprises limited edition apparel, accessories, and leather goods and shoes adorned with emblems from both brands.

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The brand also created a monogrammed trophy travel case for the Larry O’Brien Trophy that was presented to the Los Angeles Lakers, who emerged tops at the recent NBA finals. Its partnership with the NBA will last three years.

Valentino celebrates 10 years of its iconic Rockstud

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of its famed Rockstud motif, the Italian label has unveiled Valentino Garavani Rockstud X, a series of collaborations and dialogues with designers, brands and artists who will produce their own interpretation of the stud.
[caption id="attachment_211299" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Also in the most buzzworthy fashion news for October is the Valentino Garavani Rockstud X project, which will see creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli and British designer Craig Green having a conversation. (Image: Valentino)[/caption]
The project kicks off with a conversation between Valentino creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli and British designer Craig Green.

(Main and featured images: Eyewear by David Beckham/ Safilo Group)

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She’s only been in Singapore for three years, but Maria Li has made quite a name for herself in tech circles, both for her success and those striking suits.

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She’s only been in Singapore for three years, but Maria Li has made quite a name for herself in tech circles, both for her success and those striking suits.

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By now, your bosses and colleagues have probably seen more of your abode than you would've ever expected to show them.

With many of us working from home these days, meetings held over video conferencing apps the likes of Zoom and Microsoft Teams have become the new normal. Inevitably, this means letting colleagues into our residences — albeit virtually — and having them catch glimpses of it via our backdrop. Depending on where your workspace is located, this view could range from a boring blank wall to windows or cluttered bookshelves.

Your makeshift office may not be the most glamorous, but there are several easy interior design tricks that you can employ to quickly jazz up the background of your Zoom calls.

Textiles and cushions

If your workstation of choice is the couch or bed, all it takes is a few snazzy throw pillows wrapped in eye-catching fabrics and prints to provide visual interest in the space behind you. Consider dressing your cushions in the Armani/Casa Exclusive Textiles by Rubelli collection, which is inspired by modern art — specifically works by Henri Matisse, Vasilij Kandinskij and Paul Klee.

It showcases striking colour blocks embellished with embroideries, ikat details and intertwined motifs. These are available in various patterns and shades ranging from pastel to neutral hues. More details here.

Houseplants and greenery

Adding houseplants to your home office will help the space look less spartan and bland. Smaller plants like cacti, succulents and spider plants can be displayed on shelves or tables, while larger ones such as philodendrons, snake plants and ZZ plant (Zanzibar Gem) can be placed on the floor to break the monotony of blank walls.

Online plant retailer Flora Houses offers a wide variety of houseplants that will thrive indoors and are generally low-maintenance. Its range includes Japanese fir, fiddle leaf fig and Bird of Paradise. The store provides free doorstep delivery with a minimum spend.

Artworks and paintings

Perhaps houseplants may seem like too much of a commitment, or you simply don't have green fingers. This is where paintings and art pieces make an easier alternative. You can simply hang a couple of them on the wall that constantly forms your video call backdrop.

An Andy Warhol or Basquiat will certainly impress your co-workers, but your art doesn't necessarily have to be expensive or by big name artists. Consider procuring artworks instead from indie galleries such as Odd One Out, which boasts an array of creations by local and international printmakers and illustrators. We can't take our eyes off the above acrylic painting by Micke Lindebergh, which is titled 'Small Yellow Flower Pot' and features colourful blooms accented by quirky squiggles and bright hues.

Statement ornaments and furniture

Inject a dose of quirk into your meeting setup by peppering your background with assorted decorative items and statement furniture pieces. These can be anything from figurines to colourful tiles and dramatic room dividers.

Our go-to is Lala Curio, which is a whimsical wonderland of objets d'art such as brass monkey sculptures, cloisonné birds, and, one of our favourites — an adorable trio of cranes adorned with rock crystal feathers and perched on crystal balls.

Wallpaper

Why settle for one specially curated work area, when you can turn your whole room into an Instagram-worthy space? Wallpaper is a bold and easy solution — if every wall in your room is clad in beautiful prints, you can essentially park yourself in any corner and still have an envy-inducing Zoom backdrop.

Designer wallpaper has seen a resurgence in recent years, and we're obsessed with Christian Lacroix's exquisite Oiseau Fleur vinyl wallpaper, which depicts vibrant botanical and bird motifs against a silk effect embossed base. It comes in two colourways of pink and grey.

(Main image: Brina Blum/ Unsplash; Featured image: Christian Lacroix)

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Not for the faint of heart, vivid colour contrasts and striking statement accessories define the daring look of the season.

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Bottega Veneta Unveils ‘Invisible’ Shanghai Store ⇒ The three-metre-high, 100 sq meter mirrored cube is an ode to Bottega Veneta’s statement against self-promotion.

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Designed by Bottega Veneta’s creative director Daniel Lee and located in the atrium of the Plaza 66 mall, the ‘Invisible Store’ is an innovative concept conceived specifically for this space.

Continue reading Bottega Veneta Unveils ‘Invisible’ Shanghai Store at Luxxu Blog.

The pop-up store cleverly uses mirrored panels to reflect its surrounding, transcending the concept of “physical limitation”.

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The pop-up store cleverly uses mirrored panels to reflect its surrounding, transcending the concept of “physical limitation”.

For more stories like this, visit www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg.

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When it comes to luxury, you can rest assured that Prestige has it covered. But with the sheer multitude, let alone variety, released regularly on the landscape, it can become rather difficult to figure out the best from the rest or to even pick up the newest and most exciting. As luck would have it, our editors are forever on the look out: discovering on-the-rise labels, picking up new products from cult brands and the finding the most desirable items there are. So for those that are curious what that might be, keep scrolling to discover what made the cut in our weekly Most Coveted list.

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Hong Kong's ever-changing dining scene is constantly evolving.

So much so, that it can get a little difficult to keep track of it all, let alone remember to book and try the new restaurants that have caught your eye. From brand new concepts to fresh venues and additional locations, here is our guide to seven of Hong Kong's most promising new restaurants to try right now.

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